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The future of Jonah SUD includes building pipelines, buying water

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The average Jonah SUD water tower holds between 1 and 3 million gallons of water. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes) The Jonah Special Utility District continues to see “tremendous growth [with] no signs of slowing down” according to the utility’s general manager, Bill Brown.
Allen Frederick is Williamson County’s new Chief People Officer. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Allen Frederick is Williamson County’s new Chief People Officer. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County selects new HR executive

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 28, 2024
Allen Frederick was named Williamson County’s chief people officer and head of the human resources department on Friday, October 25. "It is a true honor to serve the county in my new role as chief people officer,” Mr. Frederick said.
Rebecca Clemons is named Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Rebecca Clemons is named Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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'Serving in a different capacity'

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, October 25, 2024
From strategic planning to reviewing applicants for an executive assistant, Rebecca Clemons — Wilco’s newly appointed county manager — has hit the ground running in her first month in her new role.
Attendees enjoyed the Swifty Swine pig races during the Williamson County Fair & Rodeo opening night at the Williamson County Expo Center on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The fair and rodeo continues through Saturday, October 26th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Attendees enjoyed the Swifty Swine pig races during the Williamson County Fair & Rodeo opening night at the Williamson County Expo Center on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The fair and rodeo continues through Saturday, October 26th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Williamson County Fair and Rodeo begins

Andy Sharp
Friday, October 25, 2024
The 2024 Williamson County Fair and Rodeo is rounding up residents from Wednesday, October 23, to Saturday, October 26, at the Williamson County Expo Center located on 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor. This is the organization’s fourth fair and rodeo.
Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains the need for a Program Manager for the Justice Center project during the October 22 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains the need for a Program Manager for the Justice Center project during the October 22 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Jail update expected by 2030

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
 Williamson County commissioners could hire a program manager to head an effort to update and expand the county jail and justice center in downtown Georgetown.
Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick, left, answers questions about the funding for the positions during the October 15 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick, left, answers questions about the funding for the positions during the October 15 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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County split over DA’s funding transfers

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
 Williamson County District Attorney's Office requested funding for two new positions during the October 15 Commissioners Court meeting. A public hearing was held about a request to transfer additional funding for a new Felony Prosecutor III position for $21,742.23, according to county documents.
Williamson County Human Resources Department was the recipient of the 2024 County Best Practices Awards. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Human Resources Department was the recipient of the 2024 County Best Practices Awards. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County honored with two Best Practices Awards

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
 The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and Williamson County Human Resources both received top honors by the Texas Association of Counties for county programs.
Firefighter Stephen Barnes gives a tour of one of the firetrucks at the ESD 10 station in Coupland. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Firefighter Stephen Barnes gives a tour of one of the firetrucks at the ESD 10 station in Coupland. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County ESD shifts from volunteer to paid firefighters

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 23, 2024
With industry and development, comes an increase in population. In rural communities, the demand to keep citizens and property safe also spikes to the point where adjustments need to be made.
Large numbers of egrets gather around the rookery at Murphy Park on Thursday evening, September 5, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Large numbers of egrets gather around the rookery at Murphy Park on Thursday evening, September 5, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Photos: Flock prepares to leave as summer ends

Andy Sharp
Friday, September 20, 2024
As summer nears its conclusion, the egrets making their home at the rookery in Taylor’s Murphy Park will soon move on. These migratory birds arrive here each spring to add to their families, usually leaving by late-September, or early-October.
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